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Review:
Prerequisites to Knowing God’s Will: Total commitment to do the will of God!
The Primary Way of Knowing God’s Will is through God’s Word! God’s Word will never
contradict God’s will.
Secondary Ways of Knowing God’s Will:
- Prayer
- Godly Counsel
- Circumstances
- Desires
- Common Sense
Circumstances:
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who
love him, who have been called according to his purpose. (NIV) Romans 8:28
In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the
plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will, (NIV) Ephesians 1:11
You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish
what is now being done, the saving of many lives. (NIV) Genesis 50:20
Desires
...for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his
good purpose. (NIV) Philippians 2:13
Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires
of your heart.
(NIV) Psalm 37:3-4
Common Sense - God has given us a mind!
The mind of man plans his way, but the LORD directs his steps. (NAS) Proverbs 16:9
After I go through Macedonia, I will come to you-- for I will be going through Macedonia. Perhaps I will stay with you awhile, or even spend
the winter, so that you can help me on my journey, wherever I go. I do not want to see you now and make only a passing visit; I hope to
spend some time with you, if the Lord permits. (NIV) 1 Corinthians 16:5-7
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